Welcome to 5th Grade Parent OrientationMonday, May 12, 2014

Keith Valley Middle School

7:00 PM

Overview of the Evening General Information about 6th Grade Information from Administrators, Teachers

and Guidance Staff Tours of our school Staff members will be available for

questions and answers throughout the building after the program

Keith Valley Information Grades 6 – 8 1200 Students 3 Assistant Principals

Mrs. Barbara Whitelock – 6th Grade To Be Determined – 7th Grade Mr. John Ewerth – 8th Grade

Keith Valley Vision Statement

Keith Valley Middle School – We set the PACE! Personal Academic Civic Excellence

Keith Valley Mission Statements Personal Expectations

Everyone is respected and appreciated Everyone is responsible and accountable

Academic Achievement Learning is everyone’s responsibility

Civic Awareness KVMS is an extension of our world

6th Grade Team Structure 4 Teams – Red, Black, Grey, White Core teachers meet with administration and

guidance weekly to discuss students and projects

Each team has a unique theme and service project

Team assignments will be released with individual student schedules in August

Typical 6th Grade Schedule

Period TimeHomeroom 8:00 – 8:10

Red/Black Day PACE Period 8:14 – 8:44

Period 1 – Academic 8:48– 9:47

Period 2 – Academic 9:52– 10:51

Lunch 10:51 – 11:21

Period 3 – CAR/WL or Phys Ed 11:24– 12:52

Period 4 – Academic 12:57 – 1:56

Period 5 – Academic 2:00– 3:00

6th Grade Schedule Details Everyday

Core Content Red/Black Days

Creative Arts/Physical Education Red Day PACE period

RTII/Skill Focus in Literacy/Math Skills Opportunity during the school day to work on

literacy, research, writing and critical thinking skills

Other Schedule Details Black Day PACE period

Opportunity to get help from teachers in subject areas Make up work from absences

KV K’NEX and Advisory Technology program Music Lessons

Individual instrumental lessons are the same as the elementary schools

Group rehearsals are scheduled before school, with some after-school rehearsals

KV K’NEX Advisory Program Cross-grade classes and faculty advisor Weekly meetings Bully Prevention, Character Education,

Team Building, Wellness, Restorative Practices and Leadership Development Activities

KV Cares Day KV Community Day

6th Grade Activities – A sample… Band, Chorus, and Orchestra Clubs – Art, Technology, Knitting, Audio/Visual, Cooking,

Games, Ecology, Live/Laugh/Love Robotics Team Intramurals – 3 Seasons of Co-ed sports Student Council Reading Olympics Ski Club Hatter Chatter – KV Newspaper KV Yearbook KV Musical Theater

Keith Valley Academic Placement Advanced level courses in Language Arts

and Math in all grades Established criteria/student data used in

placing each student Placement Process

Summer Letter Questions/Clarifications Each student is an individual!

Frequently Asked Questions from our 5th Grade visits…

How do we get our lockers open? Can I decorate my locker? Will I get lost at Keith Valley? What happens to me if I am late to class? How big is the cafeteria? What happens if an 8th grader pushes me

into a locker?

More questions… How do you get a detention? How can I get involved in activities? May I bring my cell phone to school? Will my friends be on my team? Will I know my teachers before school

starts? When can I take a tour of Keith Valley?

Transition to KV – Events Timeline KV representatives visited each 5th grade

between April 15 and May 2

5th Grade Parent Night at KV – May 12th

5th Grade visits to KV on May 8th for Simmons, Crooked Billet, and Pennypack

5th Grade visits to KV on May 15th for Hallowell and Blair Mill

Transition to KV – Events Timeline Letters mailed to parents regarding student

academic placement at the end of July

Schedules and HR will be mailed during the third week in August

KV Open House for all 6th Graders on Tuesday, August 26th from 3:00 pm to 7:30 pm

First Day of School – Tuesday, September 2nd!

Keith Valley Safety Student arrival During the school day Drills and practice After school Security personnel Information sharing

Students Parents Community Protective Services

Keith Valley Middle School – Parent Tips Monitor your student’s on-line activity Help your child make positive decisions Please contact your child’s teacher, counselor

or administrator with any question, compliment, or concern you may have - We are here to help!

Help your child become involved in the activities and life at KV

Become involved with KV – KVHSA, activity/trip chaperone, spectators and ask about your child’s day at dinner

Bragging Points about KV!

Excellent teachers, students and staff Nationally recognized Technology

Education Program Teaming Structure Challenging curriculum and innovative

programs KV K’NEX – Character Education and

Bullying Prevention program

Bragging Points about KV!

The Keith Valley Challenge KVTV England Exchange Program National Junior Honor Society PACESetters

Guidance Department Structure for 2014-2015

Dr. Andrew OsborneCoordinator of Guidance Services

6th Grade CounselorMiss Jamie

Schoell

7th Grade CounselorDr. Andrew

Osborne

8th Grade Counselor

Mrs. Rebecca Lenthe

Counseling Identification,

Prevention, and Intervention

Consultation

Collaborative Problem-Solving with parents, teachers, students,

administrators

Coordination Liaison for all

facets of a student’s life

Individual– Academic– Social/Emotional– Family Issues– Decision Making

Group– Small Groups: Changing

Families, Military families, Anger Alternatives, Grief and Loss, Friendship

– Classroom Guidance: Decision Making, Conflict Resolution, Stress Management

Parents Academic concerns Family relationships Peer relationships Behavior management Referrals to outside agencies

Teacher/PACEMeetings Collaborate with teachers to addressconcerns about students with academic,social, and behavioral issues Identify students who are “at-risk” Develop and implement intervention

and action plans

Transition into KVMSMeet with

elementary counselors

Assist in determining academic levels of each student

Host 5th grade student orientation

Transition into HHHSMeet with high school

counselorsAssist in determining

academic levels for placement

Assist students with 9th grade course selection

As an integral member and a key component of

the educational team, each counselor attempts to

promote an awareness of and sensitivity to the unique needs of each

student at Keith Valley Middle School.

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Creative ArtsRotation

Library

Science

Social Studies Physical EdHealth

Math

LanguageArts

WorldLanguages

Veronica AlegadoLanguage Arts Coordinator

215-420-5146valegado@hatboro-horsham.org

• 1.1 Learning to Read Independently• 1.2 Reading Critically in All Content Areas• 1.3 Reading, Analyzing, and Interpreting

Literature• 1.4 Types of Writing• 1.5 Quality of Writing• 1.6 Speaking and Listening• 1.7 Characteristics and Function of the

English Language• 1.8 Research

Essential Questions

Through reading, writing, listening, and speaking your child will formulate his/her

own answer to these questions.

~ Novels

~ Short stories

~ Non-fiction texts

~ Reading Strategies

~ Poetry

~ Writing Pieces

~ Quick Writes/Free Writes

~ Grammar

~ Word Cell

~ Common Assessments

What Makes Me Me?

http://www.amazon.com/Al-Capone-Does-My-Shirts

http://www.amazon.com/True-Confessions-Charlotte-Doyle/

Literature Ball

POETRY

Childhood is….

I Am…

I Come From…Elements of

Literature

CharacterizationFigurative Language

Context Clues

What is Friendship?

http://www.amazon.com/Cay-Theodore-Taylor/dp/0440416639

Text Structure

True Friends Poem

Personal Narrative

Multiple Meaning Words

Eulogy

What is Bravery?

http://www.haddixbooks.com/books/hidden.html

Persuasive Essay

Main Idea andDetails

AnalogiesSummarizing

http://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Vermeer-Blue-Balliett/

*Reading Olympics

*Summer Reading Program

*Spelling Bee * Author Visit

* Poetry Contests

* KV Book Fair

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MATHEMATICS

CONTENT Numbers & Operations Measurement Geometry Algebra Data Analysis & Probability____________________________________________

INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACH

Math “Thematics” approach:

Investigating, discovering, & applying the mathematics

Using concrete materials to explore mathematical properties & relationships

Communication and representation of concepts

Using technological tools when appropriate

Integrating mathematical strands to solve real-world problems.

DIRECT INSTRUCTION

Study Guides Practice and

Applications Spiral Reviews Extensions PSSA Items

MATH ACTIVITIES

Recipe Project Pi Day Celebration

Online Activity

FASTT Math

Recommended Math Websites

KV Math Department

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www.classzone.com

Technology Education An Integrated Approach…

• Learn technology skills through projects developed in all content area classes

• Develop strong competencies in a wide variety of technologies from Word processing to Programming to Web-based resources

• Use dual platform computers

and Smart devices

6th Grade Creative Arts Rotation(CAR)

• Art, Family and Consumer Sciences, Music and World Language

• Rotation of three - twelve week courses

• Every other day schedule (Black and Red days)

• Exploratory in nature

Fine Art 1• Basic foundation course focusing on the

elements and principles of two dimensional art

• Covers basic color theory and art history• Art Production includes design, still life,

painting, drawing, and perspective

Family and Consumer Sciences• FCS 1: Career Exploration and Financial Literacy

– Basics of money management and finances– Career exploration– Textiles– Child development and Home safety

• FCS 2: Nutrition and Wellness– Consumer awareness– Food Plate– Food preparation– Kitchen and food safety

Music 1

• Performance in rhythmic and melodic ensembles

• Study of a musical• Perform on bells, steel drums, keyboards

and resonators• Music technology• Music appreciation through Independent

Listening Logs

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Music6th Grade Chorus

• Anyone who loves to sing can join• No audition required• Will learn fundamentals of singing and

musical concepts• Two performances during the school year• Great way to meet new friends!

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World Language Curriculum

• Greetings• Classroom Expressions• Colors• Numbers• Seasons and Weather• Calendar• Time• Cultural Topics• International Food Day• iPads and iPods

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Lessons & Programs That Build

• 21st Century Information Literacy• Research Process Skills• Interest & Excitement for Reading• Life-Long Literacy Habits

Mrs. Lisa Quinn, MLIS

Web: www.hatboro-horsham.org/kvlibraryTwitter: @LisaRQuinn

Keith Valley Library

Open 7:50 AM – 3:15 PMVisit independently:• before or after school• during homeroom or Black PACEVisit as a class to:• exchange books• participate in booktalks and programs• participate in integrated research lessons24/7 Access via the web to:• log on to Library account to check due dates and request books• use research resources, ebooks, and reading resources• contact Mrs. Quinn with questions (next school day response)

How To Access Your School Library . . . & Your Librarian

Reading Olympics Book-to-Movie EventsBanned Books Week Read Across America Teen Read WeekSpecial Guests and Activities Student Authors in the Library

Themed displays to expose students to great books and authors

Contests and challenges to provide excitement and motivation

Student-created displays and artistic expressions

Programs to Inspire Creativity & Explore Literary Fun

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Get connected @ KV Library!www.hatboro-horsham.org/kvlibrary

Twitter: @LisaRQuinn

6th Grade Science

Online Textbookwww.pearsonsuccessnet.com

Land, Air, Water Pollution• Conserving Land and Soil• Waste Disposal and Recycling• Air Pollution and Solutions• Water Pollution and Solutions

Fossil Fuels and Alternative Energy Sources• What Are the Three Major Fossil Fuels and the

Disadvantages?• What Are the Renewable Sources and their

Advantages?

Nuclear Energy

Environmental Science

Physical Science

• Forces• Motion• Energy• Work & Machines• Electricity and Magnetism

• Describing, Classifying, Measuring Matter

• Changes In Matter

• Elements and the Periodic Table

• Atoms and Bonding

• Chemical Reactions

• Acids, Bases & Solutions

Chemistry

Problem Solving Electricity

Acids and Bases

Engaged Learning

Technology ProjectsRequired by all 6th grade students

• Rube Goldberg – PowerPoint Presentation• Alternative Energy Project – Research• Element Research

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6th Grade Social Studies

Ancient Civilizations

Curriculum

• Pre-History – before written records• Archeology• Sumer• Ancient Egypt• Ancient Greece• Ancient Rome• Middle Ages

Hands On Activities

Ancient Greece

Living Wax Museum

Hands On ActivitiesMiddle Ages

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Year of Changes!• Individual PE Lock and Locker

• Changing clothes for Phys. Ed.• Please remind them to bring them

home to wash occasionally

• Ninety minute Phys. Ed. class, every other day

What Students Wear

• PE Uniform (purchasing KV’s is optional)

OR

• T-shirt – last name in bold letters on back• Shorts – last name in bold letters on leg• Sneakers – that can be tied tightly/fit tightly on

the feet• Sweatshirts/sweatpants -- optional

shirt

shorts

Typical Class

• Warm up– Cardiovascular– Stretching– Strength exercises– Locomotor

movements

• Activity– Skill work– Partner practice– Group activity– Team sports ,

individual activities, cooperative games

– Fitness assessments in the Fall and Spring

Assessment• Every student is graded twice per class period, based on

the following;

• 1. Warm-up/Fitness -(proper technique, completion of exercises, pacing, improvement)

• 2. Activity- Basic Skills necessary to perform the activity PlusImprovementCooperationPreparation

Visit our Health/Phys. Ed. website for more detailed information

Goals of Health/PE• Provide a safe & positive environment that

prepares students with the skills and knowledge they need to lead healthy lives.– Increase fitness levels (6th grade for 14-15 school year,

increase from fall to spring)– 82% push-up, 77%-Mile – 93%-sit-ups, 78%-flexibility (sit & reach)– Build confidence and self-esteem– Provide information to Make healthy decisions– Develop respect and tolerance for individual

differences and athletic abilities– Introduce a variety of sports and lifetime activities– Develop good sportsmanship

Facilities

• 2 full gymnasiums• Fitness room

– Cardio and Resistance Equip.

• Aerobics/Dance/Games room• Traversing Wall• Spinning Room• Track• Multiple athletic fields

2014 - 2015 School Year

1st and 4th marking periods – all PE – 90 minutes

2nd and 3rd marking periods –Health and PE – split the block

Health Classes

• Instruction takes place the two middle marking periods

• Split the 90 minute block– Approx. 45 minutes of Physical Education– Approx. 45 minutes of Health

Health Curriculum

SIXTH GRADE

Wellness:– Nutrition– Physical Fitness– Fitness Project– Personal Health– Self Esteem– Decision Making– Resisting Peer Pressure– Conflict Resolution

Questions/Comments/Concerns

• Please feel free to contact any Health/PE teacher with any concerns.

• Contact information can be found on the Health/PE department webpage.

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